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Merced Union High School District

A Relevant Education For All

A-G Requirements

A-G Requirements

View the MUHSD Course Catalog to see the courses that are offered and meet the A-G requirements.

 

A. History/Social Studies

  • Graduation: 4 years
  • A-G: 2 years (World/U.S. History)

 

B. English

  • Graduation: 4 years
  • A-G: 4 years

 

C. Math

  • Graduation: 2 years (must pass Algebra equivalent)
  • A-G: 3 years (4 recommended)

 

D. Science

  • Graduation: 3 years (1 Life, 1 Physical)
  • A-G: 2 years lab science (3 recommended)
    • Computer Science, Robotics, & Engineering Courses may be used to satisfy the third year of science.

 

E. Language other than English (LOTE)

  • Graduation: not required
  • A-G: 2 years of the same language

 

F. Visual & Performing Arts

  • Graduation: 1 year LOTE, Art OR CTE
  • A-G: 1 year
  • Visual & Performing Arts Course
  • CTE course (for graduation)

 

G. Electives

  • Graduation: 6 courses
  • Starting with the class of 2020, 2 of the 6 elective courses must be CTE courses
  • A-G: 1 year (any A-F course after that requirement is met can be used to meet the G requirement)
    • Agriculture Courses
    • Business Courses
    • Dual Enrollment Credit
    • English Language Development Courses
    • Family & Consumer Science Courses
    • Industrial Technology Courses
    • Student & School Support Courses

 

Physical Education

  • Graduation: 2 years

For students who plan to attend a CSU or UC immediately after graduation, they need to meet the high school graduation requirements and the A-G requirements listed to the left with a grade of C or better in every course.